Publications by authors named "Carrolene Langpoklakpam"

Introduction: The modified OXIS (O - open contact, X - point contact, I - straight contact, S - curved contact) classification provides a useful framework for assessing interproximal contacts in primary canines and predicting caries risk. The study aimed to assess the incidence of modified OXIS classification of canine interproximal contacts in six-to-nine-year-old children from the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) population.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the interproximal contact areas between primary canine and first molar among six-to-nine-year-old children (n=400) according to the modified OXIS classification using the die stone study model.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The impaction of a maxillary central incisor in young patients is rare but can significantly affect aesthetics, speech, and self-esteem. This case report details the diagnosis and treatment of an 11-year-old male patient with an impacted maxillary right central incisor, along with the presence of an impacted supernumerary tooth (mesiodens). The case was managed through a combination of surgical exposure of the impacted tooth and orthodontic traction to guide the impacted tooth into its correct position.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Vitamin D deficiency in expectant mothers is very common in India. As a consequence, the possibility of hypoplasia of teeth and resultant propensity for faster progression of early childhood caries (ECC) is expected to be higher in Indian children.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between prenatal vitamin D intake of mothers and dental caries experience in their preschool children, and whether vitamin D deficiency in mothers could be a risk factor for tooth decay in their children.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objectives: The tobacco epidemic is more than just a health concern. It is a socioeconomic one with far-reaching effects. Smoking being the most common mode of tobacco use worldwide, has an impact on human life and well-being.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF